OMG can collaborate on clinical sample collections with academia, biopharmaceutical companies and others interested in comparative translational research.
Comparative research
Canine and humans share many molecular and cellular disease homologies across a wide range of neoplastic, neurological, ophthalmic and dermatological diseases among other areas that are useful in multi-omics or other comparative research areas.
Sample types
OMG can collect, process and store:
- Blood (serum, plasma)
- Solid tissue biopsies
- Urine (free catch or via cystocentesis)
- Saliva and tear film
Associated Data
Annotation: Each veterinary biospecimen can be annotated with corresponding:
- Patient diagnosis and demographics (age, breed, sex, zip).
- Relevant medical history (incl. conmeds)
- Available laboratory data (CBC, chem) and pathology reports.
Existing Samples
OMG current serum samples include healthy controls, and dogs with
- Coccidioidomycosis (canine Valley Fever
- atopic dermatitis
- various cancers.
Relevant articles
Comparative oncology: overcoming human cancer through companion animal studies. Oh, J.H., Cho, JY. Exp Mol Med 55, 725–734 (2023)
Canine Models of Atopic Dermatitis: A Useful Tool with Untapped Potential. Marsella, R. et al; Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Volume 129, Issue 10, 2351 - 2357